To vaccinate or not?

I am a FTM 26 weeks pregnant. Can not decide whether I want to vaccinate my child or not. I need more information and don't know where to look. Multiple parents with children with autism (i am a teacher) have told me they 100% believe vaccinations are responsible for their child developing autism. This is a huge concern for me. I have tried to do research but it is so controversial and overwhelming I don't know what side to believe. I would like to know others opinions regarding this issue... And what are the reasons behind your beliefs. If u choose not to vaccinate is it all vaccinations are just certain ones? Help please :(

I am a FTM 26 weeks pregnant. Can not decide whether I want to vaccinate my child or not. I need more information and don't know where to look. Multiple parents with children with autism (i am a teacher) have told me they 100% believe vaccinations are responsible for their child developing autism. This is a huge concern for me. I have tried to do research but it is so controversial and overwhelming I don't know what side to believe. I would like to know others opinions regarding this issue... And what are the reasons behind your beliefs. If u choose not to vaccinate is it all vaccinations are just certain ones? Help please :(

The studies that show vaccines causes autism have been largely debunked due to falsification of research. Also there have been cases of mercury poisoning being misdiagnosed as autism. Mercury is no longer used in vaccines. I believe in vaccinations. I believe that they protect my child and others. I know a lot of moms choose alternative schedules for various reasons and I would not judge that but I have a big problem with those who choose not to vaccinate. Again, it's not just your child in danger, it's other kids too.

The studies that show vaccines causes autism have been largely debunked due to falsification of research. Also there have been cases of mercury poisoning being misdiagnosed as autism. Mercury is no longer used in vaccines. I believe in vaccinations. I believe that they protect my child and others. I know a lot of moms choose alternative schedules for various reasons and I would not judge that but I have a big problem with those who choose not to vaccinate. Again, it's not just your child in danger, it's other kids too.

Those parents may believe that, but they are undoubtedly wrong. Please vaccinate your children. There is a plethora of research out there on why vaccinations are necessary. A really easy place to start before you delve into your own research is "Frontline: The Vaccine Wars." Please do not let your child suffer the consequences of an easily preventable disease.

Many of the "links" people have used between autism and vaccines have proven unequivocally false. I am very pro-vaccinations and encourage you to look at the hard scientific data (not just someone's gut feeling) as to the benefits of vaccinations.

Those parents may believe that, but they are undoubtedly wrong. Please vaccinate your children. There is a plethora of research out there on why vaccinations are necessary. A really easy place to start before you delve into your own research is "Frontline: The Vaccine Wars." Please do not let your child suffer the consequences of an easily preventable disease.

Many of the "links" people have used between autism and vaccines have proven unequivocally false. I am very pro-vaccinations and encourage you to look at the hard scientific data (not just someone's gut feeling) as to the benefits of vaccinations.

I was the same way when i was pregnant with my first. I did lots of research and praying to figure it out. And the previous replies are correct, they have taken out mercury and thimersol (sp) out of the vaccines so they're not dangerous. Now is it necessary for your 2 month old to get vaccinated? I don't feel it is. You could start later as long as their up to date when they start school. Good luck!

I was the same way when i was pregnant with my first. I did lots of research and praying to figure it out. And the previous replies are correct, they have taken out mercury and thimersol (sp) out of the vaccines so they're not dangerous. Now is it necessary for your 2 month old to get vaccinated? I don't feel it is. You could start later as long as their up to date when they start school. Good luck!

I'm vaccinating my child and he's already showing signs of autism and the gay. That's a double whammy. Now on a more serious note, yes, I vaccinate my child. I will continue to do so. There is no point in increasing his chances of catching a deadly, preventable disease. As the pp have mentioned, there is no link between autism and vaccinations.

I'm vaccinating my child and he's already showing signs of autism and the gay. That's a double whammy. Now on a more serious note, yes, I vaccinate my child. I will continue to do so. There is no point in increasing his chances of catching a deadly, preventable disease. As the pp have mentioned, there is no link between autism and vaccinations.

Oh I hope you do vaccinate. It is so important. If you want to read up on the man who first claimed vaccines caused autism, his name is Andrew Wakefeild. He stood to gain a lot of money saying that the dtap vaccine cased autism. He had his own that he wanted to use. He was later found guilty of falsifying information, and a whole bunch of other nonsense in court. I believe he even got his medical licence taken away. When i was still on the fence about it, I read about that "study", and that is what made my mind up 100% that it is the responsible choice for your child and others to do it.

Oh I hope you do vaccinate. It is so important. If you want to read up on the man who first claimed vaccines caused autism, his name is Andrew Wakefeild. He stood to gain a lot of money saying that the dtap vaccine cased autism. He had his own that he wanted to use. He was later found guilty of falsifying information, and a whole bunch of other nonsense in court. I believe he even got his medical licence taken away. When i was still on the fence about it, I read about that "study", and that is what made my mind up 100% that it is the responsible choice for your child and others to do it.

I am a teacher also, working on my Master's in Special Education, and I can tell you from very in depth research and studying that Autism is NOT being linked to vaccinations. Please, please vaccinate your child, it is so important. The pertussis vaccine is especially important for not only your child but yourself, I have seen 3 cases of it over the last year in my area where children got very very sick and one even passed away, the vaccine would have prevented that.

I hate having to take my children for shots every couple of months but I would much rather do that then be staying with them in a hospital because they contracted some horrible disease that could have been prevented...

I am a teacher also, working on my Master's in Special Education, and I can tell you from very in depth research and studying that Autism is NOT being linked to vaccinations. Please, please vaccinate your child, it is so important. The pertussis vaccine is especially important for not only your child but yourself, I have seen 3 cases of it over the last year in my area where children got very very sick and one even passed away, the vaccine would have prevented that.

I hate having to take my children for shots every couple of months but I would much rather do that then be staying with them in a hospital because they contracted some horrible disease that could have been prevented...

Vaccines are one of the best things humanity has discovered. They are the only thing that has been able to prevent the deaths of thousands and thousands of people and completely eradicate disease. The people who 'don't believe in them' or that are choosing to not get them without a medical reason not to, in my honest opinion, are idiots. They are the reason that the diseases we are vaccinating against are still around. Please vaccinate your child, for his/her sake and the sake of everyone else.

Vaccines are one of the best things humanity has discovered. They are the only thing that has been able to prevent the deaths of thousands and thousands of people and completely eradicate disease. The people who 'don't believe in them' or that are choosing to not get them without a medical reason not to, in my honest opinion, are idiots. They are the reason that the diseases we are vaccinating against are still around. Please vaccinate your child, for his/her sake and the sake of everyone else.

I am planning on following an alternative vaccination schedule, prob won't vaccinate on somethings like chicken pox. however my choice had nothing to do with autism links like people say those are defunct. my Pediatrician used to work in infectious diseases and told me vaccines are the best thing this world invented. he might still change my mind lol. but not on some

I am planning on following an alternative vaccination schedule, prob won't vaccinate on somethings like chicken pox. however my choice had nothing to do with autism links like people say those are defunct. my Pediatrician used to work in infectious diseases and told me vaccines are the best thing this world invented. he might still change my mind lol. but not on some

We vaccinate. Right before our first was born, a friend of ours lost her three week old to whooping cough. She had two older daughters that were not vaccinated. She did not realize the cold they had was actually pertussis. The baby lived 5 days in picu struggling to breathe before he passed. My own son got roto virus at two (the vaccination was not available when he was little). It was horrible - by far the sickest any of my children had ever been. Just not worth the risk to not vaccinate in my opinion. Sure there are side effects to the vaccinations. Statistically speaking though, the chances of a severe reaction is very small. The chances of severe problems related to the disease should they get it is much higher.

We vaccinate. Right before our first was born, a friend of ours lost her three week old to whooping cough. She had two older daughters that were not vaccinated. She did not realize the cold they had was actually pertussis. The baby lived 5 days in picu struggling to breathe before he passed. My own son got roto virus at two (the vaccination was not available when he was little). It was horrible - by far the sickest any of my children had ever been. Just not worth the risk to not vaccinate in my opinion. Sure there are side effects to the vaccinations. Statistically speaking though, the chances of a severe reaction is very small. The chances of severe problems related to the disease should they get it is much higher.

As a parent you have every right to research what you're putting into your child. I would suggest finding a pediatrician and when you do, ask for the vaccine schedule and ask for their opinions. You can look up each and every vaccine. I work in the medical field - used to work in the chemistry labs that test drugs and vaccines and now I work in a public and community health role. I can tell you I trust vaccines. I don't like that they are chemicals and I hate to give my child all sorts of shots but I believe in their safety and efficacy. Be careful when researching - both sides can come up with some pretty bogus claims. But I think you'll find by and large that vaccines are used for a good reason.

As a parent you have every right to research what you're putting into your child. I would suggest finding a pediatrician and when you do, ask for the vaccine schedule and ask for their opinions. You can look up each and every vaccine. I work in the medical field - used to work in the chemistry labs that test drugs and vaccines and now I work in a public and community health role. I can tell you I trust vaccines. I don't like that they are chemicals and I hate to give my child all sorts of shots but I believe in their safety and efficacy. Be careful when researching - both sides can come up with some pretty bogus claims. But I think you'll find by and large that vaccines are used for a good reason.

I am wary of some vaccines and got them for my baby on a somewhat delayed schedule. But that was 3 years ago, and elleira is right, many areas are seeing a resurgence of pertussis. It's practically an epidemic in the northwest. You could probably delay the polio, and i still haven't given her the hep-b (i will before she is a teen though). but do get the pertussis (dtap), it is very important. Breastfeed too, for general immunity and health.

I am wary of some vaccines and got them for my baby on a somewhat delayed schedule. But that was 3 years ago, and elleira is right, many areas are seeing a resurgence of pertussis. It's practically an epidemic in the northwest. You could probably delay the polio, and i still haven't given her the hep-b (i will before she is a teen though). but do get the pertussis (dtap), it is very important. Breastfeed too, for general immunity and health.

My 3 month old had her 1st set of vaccinations and I'm pretty sure they have given her the gay. It's the only reason I can think of as to why she likes to breastfeed so much. No signs of autism though!Seriously, vaccinate your child. My older daughter, when she was a baby, caught the rotavirus and it took two trips to the hospital and over three weeks for her to recover.

My 3 month old had her 1st set of vaccinations and I'm pretty sure they have given her the gay. It's the only reason I can think of as to why she likes to breastfeed so much. No signs of autism though!Seriously, vaccinate your child. My older daughter, when she was a baby, caught the rotavirus and it took two trips to the hospital and over three weeks for her to recover.

It's your choice. Autism is not caused by vaccinations and its unfortunate that a falsified report has had this much leverage. My kids have been vaccinated because I'm not ok with them contracting the diseases that they prevent. My suggestion is to view the disease that vaccines prevent. View the possible outcome from your child getting those diseases. If you are ok with the risk and possible outcomes if your child contracts those diseases then don't vaccinate. Otherwise get your child vaccinated.

It's your choice. Autism is not caused by vaccinations and its unfortunate that a falsified report has had this much leverage. My kids have been vaccinated because I'm not ok with them contracting the diseases that they prevent. My suggestion is to view the disease that vaccines prevent. View the possible outcome from your child getting those diseases. If you are ok with the risk and possible outcomes if your child contracts those diseases then don't vaccinate. Otherwise get your child vaccinated.

Here is my advice: please take the time to look at an actual, fully disclosed ingredient list of the vaccines and then ask yourself, "how can I inject this into my undeveloped newborn child and NOT expect some sort of negative side effect?" Think about the real risk of you newborn contracting polio in the United States in this day and age, or hep b. And also read up on the real reason there is a resurgence of pertussis- you will find that the majority of the children that contract it are vaccinated, indicating the vaccine is not effective, and the others actually had parapertussis, which is similar but there is no vaccine for it anyway. Please, whatever you do, don't rush into anything- you have time to research, think about it, and wait to see if your child shows any indications that he or she might have a poor reaction to a vaccine- such as developing high fevers for minor illnesses or being born with any type of allergies.

Here is my advice: please take the time to look at an actual, fully disclosed ingredient list of the vaccines and then ask yourself, "how can I inject this into my undeveloped newborn child and NOT expect some sort of negative side effect?" Think about the real risk of you newborn contracting polio in the United States in this day and age, or hep b. And also read up on the real reason there is a resurgence of pertussis- you will find that the majority of the children that contract it are vaccinated, indicating the vaccine is not effective, and the others actually had parapertussis, which is similar but there is no vaccine for it anyway. Please, whatever you do, don't rush into anything- you have time to research, think about it, and wait to see if your child shows any indications that he or she might have a poor reaction to a vaccine- such as developing high fevers for minor illnesses or being born with any type of allergies.

I haven't read through all the responses, but it looks like most people let you know about the "link" between autism and vaccines being debunked.

I will say that if you are a bit uncomfortable exposing your child to multiple vaccines all at once, that you can request to have a modified or delayed vaccine schedule. Look up Dr. Sears' recommended schedule as a sample one to follow.

I haven't read through all the responses, but it looks like most people let you know about the "link" between autism and vaccines being debunked.

I will say that if you are a bit uncomfortable exposing your child to multiple vaccines all at once, that you can request to have a modified or delayed vaccine schedule. Look up Dr. Sears' recommended schedule as a sample one to follow.

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